Quick answer: Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry, Moist |
| Soil | Moist, rich, acid soils |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | Up to 20 ft, often smaller |
| Wildlife value | Birds/mammals eat berries, special value to native bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Red huckleberry
Where is Red huckleberry native?
Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) is native to Alaska. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Red huckleberry bloom?
Red huckleberry blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Red huckleberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Dry, Moist. Soil: Moist, rich, acid soils. Mature height: Up to 20 ft, often smaller.
Is Red huckleberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Birds/mammals eat berries, special value to native bees.
Is Red huckleberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Red huckleberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Red huckleberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Vaccinium parvifolium on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Red huckleberry.
- Pacific yew Taxus brevifolia
- Water birch Betula occidentalis
- Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis
- Western columbine Aquilegia formosa
- Mountain hemlock Tsuga mertensiana
- Shore pine Pinus contorta
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